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Tossing and turning? Unlock the secrets to better sleep with tips and tricks from the experts.

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How sleep affects your brain health

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager talk to experts David Eagleman, neuroscience professor at Stanford University and CEO and co-founder of Neosensory; Rebecca Robbins, sleep researcher and co-author of “Sleep for Success!”; and Matthew Walker, professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, about the impact of sleep on your brain health.
How sleep affects your brain health
How sleep affects your brain health

What does it mean if you cheat on your partner in your dreams?

Nightmares and erotic dreams are a near-universal human experience, Dr. Rahul Jandial writes in his new book, "This Is Why You Dream."

How to create a bedtime routine to help you fall asleep easier

If you have a hard time falling asleep at night, creating a nighttime routine to wind down before bed can make a huge difference.
Young woman practicing breathing exercise in bedroom at home
Young woman practicing breathing exercise in bedroom at home

Train yourself to fall asleep in 2 minutes with this viral sleep hack

A sleep specialist explains how to train yourself to fall asleep fast.
Smiling woman with closed eyes lying on bed
Smiling woman with closed eyes lying on bed

How the brain chooses which memories are important enough to save and which to let fade away

New research reveals why certain events remain clear in our minds and suggests ways to improve the likelihood of lasting memories.
Woman laying on bed with eyes closed in dark room under a sky light.
Woman laying on bed with eyes closed in dark room under a sky light.

Study finds lack of sleep linked to high blood pressure. How much sleep is enough?

Experts discuss how much sleep you need and the health effects of not getting enough.
Young woman sleeping in bed
Young woman sleeping in bed

This trick to sleep faster and longer is going viral. Does it work?

TODAY.com spoke with experts to learn the sweet and the sour of this viral TikTok sensation.
Cherry juice
Cherry juice

Why daylight saving time can give you a headache and how to avoid it

The time change can trigger migraines and cluster headaches.
A young woman is sitting at home on a yellow sofa with her head in her hands, showing a headache.
A young woman is sitting at home on a yellow sofa with her head in her hands, showing a headache.

When is the best time to wake up? The ideal waking time, according to experts

Experts discuss how to determine your ideal waking time and how to wake up earlier.
Woman waking up
Woman waking up

Do you pee multiple times at night? Here's what that means about your health

Frequent urination during the night, also known as nocturia, is common. Here's why it happens and how to pee less at night so you can catch more Zs.
Man in a pajamas and slippers walks to a toilet at home in the night.
Man in a pajamas and slippers walks to a toilet at home in the night.

4 breathing exercises to ease holiday stress

Slower breathing can reduce anxiety and fear, while increasing the ability to reason. In the long run, adopting habits to manage stress can help you live longer.
Male nurse with disposable cup resting on sofa in hospital.
Male nurse with disposable cup resting on sofa in hospital.